King City Municipal Code Ch. 15.20 Sewers—construction Requirements

Construction of building sewers and lateral sewers shall be in accordance with the requirements hereof.

(Ord. 320 § 6.01, 1970; Ord. 772 § 5, 2019)

The minimum size of a side sewer shall be four inch diameter. The minimum slope of a side sewer shall be one and one-half feet per one hundred feet (one and five-tenths percent slope). Not more than one hundred fifty fixture units shall be connected to a four inch diameter building or side sewer.

(Ord. 320 § 6.02, 1970; Ord. 772 § 5, 2019)

The size, slope, alignment, materials of construction of a side sewer, and the methods to be used in excavating, placing of the pipe, jointing, testing and backfilling the trench, shall all conform to the requirements of the building and plumbing code or other applicable rules and regulations of the city.

In the absence of code provisions or in amplification thereof, the materials and procedures set forth in appropriate specifications of the latest edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code. A.S.T.M. and W.P.C.F. Manual of Practice No. 9 shall apply.

(Ord. 320 § 6.03, 1970; Ord. 772 § 5, 2019)

Whenever possible, the building sewer shall be brought to the building at an elevation below the basement floor. In all buildings in which any building drain is too low to permit gravity flow to the public sewer, sanitary sewage carried by such building drain shall be lifted by an approved means and discharged to the side sewer.

(Ord. 320 § 6.04, 1970; Ord. 772 § 5, 2019)

The connections of the building sewer into the public sewer shall conform to the requirements of the building and plumbing code or other applicable rules and regulations of the city, or the procedures set forth in appropriate specifications of the latest edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code. All such connections shall be made gastight and watertight. Any deviation from the prescribed procedures and materials must be approved by the city council before installation.

(Ord. 320 § 6.05, 1970; Ord. 772 § 5, 2019)

The applicant for the side sewer permit shall notify the city manager when the building sewer is ready for inspection and connection to the public sewer. The connection shall be made under the city manager’s supervision.

(Ord. 320 § 6.06, 1970; Ord. 772 § 5, 2019)

All excavations for side sewer installation shall be adequately guarded with barricades and lights so as to protect the public from hazards. Streets, sidewalks, parkways, and other public property disturbed in the course of the work shall be restored in a manner satisfactory to the city.

(Ord. 320 § 6.07, 1970; Ord. 772 § 5, 2019)

No two adjacent buildings fronting on the same street shall be permitted to join in the use of the same side sewer. Every building or industrial facility must be separately connected with a public sewer if such public sewer exists in the street upon which the property abuts or in an easement which will serve said property. However, one or more buildings located on a lot or parcel of land belonging to the same owner may be served with the same side sewer during the period of said ownership. Upon the subsequent subdivision of said lot and sale of a portion thereof, the portion not directly connected with such public sewer shall be separately connected with a public sewer, and it shall be unlawful for the owner thereof to continue to use or maintain such indirect connection.

(Ord. 320 § 6.08, 1970; Ord. 772 § 5, 2019)

Old building sewers may be used in connection with new buildings only when they are found, upon examination and test to meet all requirements of the city.

(Ord. 320 § 6.09, 1970; Ord. 772 § 5, 2019)

Cleanouts in building sewers shall be provided where the building sewer joins the lateral sewer and in accordance with the rules, regulations and ordinances of the city. All cleanouts shall be maintained watertight.

(Ord. 320 § 6.10, 1970; Ord. 772 § 5, 2019)

In all buildings in which the plumbing system is too low to permit gravity flow to the public sewer, sanitary sewage carried by the building sewer shall be lifted by artificial means, approved by the city council, and discharged to the public sewer at the expense of the owner.

(Ord. 320 § 6.11, 1970; Ord. 772 § 5, 2019)

The connection of the building sewer into the public sewer shall be made at the lateral or “Y” branch, if such lateral or “Y” branch is available at the suitable location. Where no properly located “Y” branch is available, a neat hole may be cut into the public sewer to receive the lateral sewer, with entry in the downstream direction at an angle of about forty-five degrees. A wye saddle shall be used for the connection and in no case shall the pipe protrude inside the main sewer. The invert of the building or lateral sewer at the point of connection shall be at a higher elevation than the invert of the public sewer. A smooth neat joint shall be made, and the connections made secure and watertight by encasement in concrete. The connection to the public sewer shall be made in the presence of the city manager and under the city manager’s supervision and direction. Any damage to the public sewer shall be repaired at the cost of the applicant to the satisfaction of the city manager.

(Ord. 320 § 6.12, 1970; Ord. 772 § 5, 2019)

All building sewers and lateral sewers shall be tested in the presence of the city manager by filling the line with water and inspecting for excessive leakage. Fittings, plugs, water and labor for testing shall be furnished by the person constructing the sewer. All lines showing excessive leakage shall be repaired or replaced at the expense of the person doing the work and shall be done at the direction and to the satisfaction of the city manager.

(Ord. 320 § 6.13, 1970; Ord. 772 § 5, 2019)